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Classroom Games and Simulations.
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Cruickshank, D. R.; Telfer, Ross – Theory into Practice, 1980
A brief history of the use of games and simulations as educational tools is followed by illustrations of academic games and an analysis of their effectiveness. (JD)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Game Theory, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
An Interesting Example Using Induction.
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Higgins, Aparna W. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Discusses the application of induction using a two-player game with sticks. Describes a winning strategy for the game with n sticks; number of moves to complete the game; and changing the rules of the game. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Game Theory, Games, Higher Education
On Free-Form Gaming. A Rand Note.
Jones, William M. – 1985
Free-form games are applicable to a range of problem-solving situations. This document discusses gaming as a procedure for organized study of the complex problems entailed in confrontations and crises. The major focus of the booklet is on the various forms of this game type, the kinds of problems to which it is best adapted, and some approaches to…
Descriptors: Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Educational Games
Horse, A Probabilistic Look at a Game of Chance.
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Maruszewski, Richard F., Jr. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Describes a five-dice game, horse. Discusses the offensive player's strategy using the ideas of probability, such as counting outcomes, mutually exclusive events, conditional probabilities, zero sum games, and the use of computer. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Games
Collaborative Design Processes.
Sanoff, Henry – Journal of Architectural Education, 1979
Gaming, an approach to problem solving that engages a real life situation, is a technique particularly appealing for design students because it permits learning about the process of change in a dynamic environment requiring periodic decisions. Two games about consensus decisions are discussed: KEEPS and Senior Center Game. (MLW)
Descriptors: Architectural Education, Community Involvement, Cooperative Planning, Decision Making
Willie Mays: Meet John Nash.
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Merz, Thomas E. – Journal of Economic Education, 1996
Uses the various strategies involved in baseball to illustrate basic concepts in game theory. Specifically discusses Willie Mays' base-stealing strategy and how it relates to probability and risk. Reminds students that expected results depend on adopted assumptions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Baseball, Decision Making, Economics Education, Game Theory
Playing Design Games.
Green, Cedric – Journal of Architectural Education, 1979
Design is described as a social process and a game. Games provide an experience and environment in which aspects of design skill may be learned. Self-expression (involving no one else) and design (product must satisfy requirements imposed by others) are contrasted. Games described: JOIN, GAMBIT, URBISM, SPIEL, etc. (MLW)
Descriptors: Architectural Education, Communication (Thought Transfer), Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Planning
Simulation Games in Architectural Education.
Bonta, Juan Pablo – Journal of Architectural Education, 1979
Playing simulation games is seen as having obvious educational value with players learning through personal involvement. Several games are described, including Communication Networks, Heating and Air-Conditioning (HAC), Construction Management Game, Semiotics, Awards, Blocks, Would You Like to Be an Architect?, POLIGRIP, and PASS. (MLW)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Architects, Architectural Education, Building Design